Alcor Case Metrics 2000-2020 By Michael Benjamin and Aschwin de Wolf
Introduction The Alcor Meta-Analysis Project has three distinct objectives: (1) To organize and enter all case data in a comprehensive database; (2) to visually present and publish the data in a format that allows the reader to see trends and patterns; and (3) to identify correlations between specific elements of a case and outcomes.
A local case is defined as a case in the greater Scottsdale, Arizona area.
We present here a selection of case data for the years of 2019 and 2020. This is followed by a more global presentation that covers the period from 2000 to 2020, which roughly coincides with the introduction of vitrification technologies at Alcor. At this stage in the meta-analysis project, we still confine ourselves to presenting factual data and calculated (or estimated) measures. After completing this project for all Alcor cases, we will move to the next step of identifying trends and correlations. The magnitude of the project and sheer quantity of data means that some errors are expected in the reporting or interpretation of data. In some cases, detailed data is not available and rough estimates need to be made based on the case data that was available and extrapolation of what we know from other cases. We expect this project to increase in comprehensiveness, accuracy, and actionable information.
In some circumstances (like sudden death), an autopsy is ordered. Alcor typically objects to prevent an (invasive) autopsy but is not always successful.
2019 There were 11 cases in 2019, 10 Neuro and 1 Whole Body.
Unattended death cases are cases in which a patient experiences circulatory arrest without medical caregivers or family present. This often happens to older members who live alone.
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